Julianne Hough is not only gorgeous but she isa woman of many talents. Although she wows us every week on Dancing With The Starswith her choreography and amazing dance moves, Julianne is also an accomplishedcountry singer. She released her first self-titled album in May 2008,which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Tonight, at the American Country Music Awards, Julianne accepted her first award forTop New Artist…

For the first time, the fans votedon the Top New Artists’ awards this year. When Julianne was voted as the Top New Female Vocalist, then she had to compete against the Top New Male Vocalist, Jake Owen, and the Top New Duo, the Zack Brown Band, for the ultimate award of Top New Artist.

When Julianne won, she was elated and her boyfriend and fellow dance partner Chuck Wicks was there with tears in his eyes, celebrating along with her. As she finally got to the stage to give her speech, she said, “It’s a good thing my dress ripped – now I have something else to think about!”

Well Julianne we’d like to say congratulations… but don’t stay out and party too late -we want to see somegood dancing tomorrow!